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Montana
4.8 mi
Distance
2,180 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Trail Lake
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Trail Lake offers a moderately challenging alpine hike with nearly 2,200 feet of elevation gain over less than 5 miles, rewarding hikers with access to a scenic mountain lake. The steep terrain and significant elevation gain make this a solid workout, but the relatively short distance keeps it accessible for fit day hikers. This trail showcases classic Montana high-country scenery with views expanding as you climb toward the lake basin.
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~1 min drive
Moderate 4.5-mile hike to scenic alpine lake with 1,053 ft elevation gain.
Heart Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.92-mile hike to an alpine lake with 2,045 ft elevation gain.
Upper St Joe Lake
~5 min drive
Easy sub-mile trail to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Montreal Gulch
~7 min drive
Accessible 3.5-mile gulch hike through Montana mountain terrain.
Trout Creek Driveway
~7 min drive
Moderate 11.7-mile Montana trail with 1,898 ft elevation gain.
Oregon Lakes
~9 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady climb and mountain views.
Pearl Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 4.68-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with 1,318 ft elevation gain.
Lightning-Windfall
~9 min drive
Moderate 11.8-mile loop with 1,494 ft elevation gain in Montana backcountry.
Missoula Lake Cg - Stateline
~11 min drive
Easy sub-mile trail near Missoula Lake Campground with minimal elevation gain.
Yankee Bar
~15 min drive
Steep 4-mile climb with 1,658 ft gain to historic Yankee Bar area.
